Posts by Kristine Mitchell


November 19, 2017

Textured Oil Paintings Reflect Romantic Memories in Rich and Exciting Bursts of Color

Contemporary impressionist painter Leonid Afremov creates bright and cheerful artwork with a palette knife and oil paints. Focusing primarily on land and seascapes, he forms distinctive pieces with bold knife cuts and colour contrasts that convey a range of jubilant emotions. Afremov is recognized as a self-representing artist, operating exclusively online, with few exhibitions and very little outside involvement from promoters and galleries.

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July 6, 2016

Winners of the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest has officially announced the winners of their thrilling contest. Seeking to capture the amazing diversity of our planet’s people, places, and vibrant cultures, the competition recognizes travel photography that was shot in the past two years, allowing entries in one of three categories—Nature, People, and Cities—of which a First, Second, and Third Place is chosen.

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